Aurora Solar Reviews

Aurora Solar is an online solar marketplace that connects people with solar panel installers. You can check if Aurora Solar is available in your state by entering your ZIP code on its website.

Aurora Solar connects you to solar installers in your area. Because installers vary, the solar panel types and other equipment will vary. Some installers carry only one brand, and others offer a variety. The main types of solar panels include:

• Monocrystalline solar panels: These are made from single silicon crystal. They’re highly efficient but also more expensive, and they’re black in appearance.
• Polycrystalline solar panels: These are made from multiple silicon crystals. They’re less efficient than monocrystalline panels, but they’re also less expensive. They appear blue because of the manufacturing process.
• Thin-film solar panels: These panels are used in small solar panel kits. They’re the cheapest option but they have a shorter life span.

Solar equipment typically includes:

• Inverters: Inverters rake the sun-generated energy and convert it into usable electricity.
• Racking equipment: This is when panels are mounted onto solar racks and not directly to a roof.
• Batteries: Backup batteries store energy to be used in the event of an electrical outage or failure.

Aurora Solar is a solar marketplace, not an installer. Installations will generally vary based on the installer you choose in your area. However, a typical installation process includes:

1. Engineering site visit
2. Permitting and documentation
3. Equipment ordering
4. Solar panel installation
5. Approval and connectivity

The entire process, from quoting your project to having functional panels installed, typically takes one to three months. The actual installation can be done in as little as one day, depending on the project scope.

Aurora Solar’s online marketplace connects you to solar panel installers in your area. It doesn’t offer services like solar panel installation or maintenance. However, it can connect you to professionals who provide ongoing maintenance and support.

Installers through Aurora Solar will have varying costs. Typically, you can expect to pay between $12,000 and $30,000 for a solar energy system, according to our research. Factors like your location, the project size and any additional equipment needed like a solar battery will affect the overall cost of your solar system.

Financing

Most solar installers offer financing. Common solar panel financing types include loans, leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs). Interest rates generally vary based on the loan type and your financial profile.

Because it’s a solar marketplace, Aurora Solar doesn’t offer its own warranty on solar panels. However, the companies it connects you to for purchasing and installations will typically offer warranties for parts, labor or performance. Most solar panels come with a 25-year warranty, according to Aurora Solar.